In light of the recent easing of COVID-19 restrictions by New York State, we can now consider a meaningful "reopening and return" to our parish. Recently, the governor announced that COVID-19 restrictions will be eased throughout New York State. It was met with great enthusiasm. The state will now adopt the new CDC guidelines, please click the link for more details.

Bulletin editors at St. Francis de Sales and St. John’s have worked together to create a single bulletin for our newly formed parish. The new version will be available next weekend (FEB 21) via Flocknote and the Website. Many thanks to our bulletin and advertising teams that have contributed time and talent over many years: Judy, Marge, Pam, Cheryl, Eileen, and others! The new bulletin will continue to communicate parish news and events that inform, educate, and inspire us in our Catholic faith. Stay-tuned!

Cardinal Dolan has approved the merger of St. John and St. Francis de Sales with an official Decree on December 28th. Please read the attached document regarding the details of the Decree.

Saturday Masses - 4pm at St. Francis de Sales and 5:30pm at St. John's. Sunday Masses - 9am at St. Francis de Sales and 11am St. John's. Holy Day Schedule - Vigil Mass is 4pm at St. Francis de Sales and Holy Day Mass is 9am at St. John's

In preparation for Christmas Fr. Kiely will hear confessions from: 9:30-10am at the Church. 3-5pm and 6:30-8pm in the Rectory Foyer. Due to Covid-19, confessions at the rectory foyer will be separated by a glass partition, this will keep you and Fr. Kiely safe during confessions. Please ring the doorbell upon your arrival. Please wait in your car if our "confessional booth" is occupied.

Please see our financial report as if August 31, 2020

The Archdiocese of New York recommends that we use tickets for our Christmas Eve Mass on 12/24/2020 at 2pm and 4pm and Christmas Day Mass on 12/25/2020 at 11am. This will keep everyone safe and social distant while attending Holiday Mass during Covid-19. We can safely fit 80 people at each Mass. We want to avoid turning people away at the door, so, get your tickets by December 20th. Tickets are FREE and are on a first come and first serve basis.

The Rectory will be closed for two weeks due to a minor renovation. It will be closed from October 13 - 23. Mass cards and Mass intentions can be scheduled by phone or email.

Fr. Kiely will be taking vacation from October 19 through October 23. We will not have daily Mass during that week.

World Mission Sunday! We are called through our Baptism to be part of the Church’s missionary efforts, through prayer, self-sacrifice, and support of the Mission Church through material aid. This year, Pope Francis asks us to respond to that call, saying, “Here I Am, Send Me!” To “send” ourselves, we can: PRAY for the Church’s worldwide missionary work OFFER financial HELP and CHARITY through the collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith for vulnerable communities throughout Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Pacific Islands. See our insert and website for more details.

Due to Covid'19 our Ingredients are To Go! 100% of proceeds go toward our Holiday Food Baskets! Pre-Order by Sunday, October 18th, Pickup Date is Saturday, October 24th at St. John's Church, Cost is $10 per box and $ for extra sauce. Gluten Free and Vegan dinners are available. Order online or call 845-679-8138.

Our 7th graders are organizing a winter coat and clothing drive: All Sizes, gently used or new (if used, please have them cleaned before donating.) They will be donated to St. Joseph's Mission. Pat LaRue said, "There is a great need for winter coats and clothing in our local area right now." Please leave clothing in the side vestibule by the stairs leading to upstairs classrooms. Thanks for your support!

Our 8th graders are selling their homemade doggy biscuits after all Masses on Oct 27/28 & Nov 3/4. Proceeds go to SPCA. Thank you for your support!

Saturday, October 6th in the Parish Hall and Kitchen from 9am-3pm. Volunteers are needed to melt chocolate and then wrap the formed lollipops. It's a fun activity and the finished lollipops will be sold for 3 weekends in November. The funds raised will be used to purchase Christmas Gifts from the Wish Lists of residents of Midway Houses in Kingston and Ellenville. Call Rel Ed office to help 845-679-2869.

Fundraiser hosted by the Holiday Basket Committee! Saturday, October 13th at 6pm in the Parish Hall located at St. John's Parish, 12 Holly Hills Drive, Woodstock NY. Vegan option available upon request. Tickets available at the door. All Proceeds go to toward Thanksgiving and Christmas Baskets for local families who are unable to afford a holiday dinner.

Friday, October 12, 2018 - 5:30pm Mass at St. Joseph's and 6:30 Buffet Dinner at Best Western in Kingston. Click here for more details.

Ad will appear on January 20, 2019. Call the rectory to have your name added to the list.

The Power of Community Service Award was presented to our Pins and Needles group!